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Welcome
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12:15 – 1:30 PM
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Music 2.0: How musicians can use technologies to promote and distribute their work
Thanks to the internet, there are now a mind-boggling array of tools and services that help musicians and independent labels promote, distribute and sell their music. But which services work? What are the best strategies for promotion? How are musicians, labels and songwriters compensated? Starting with a virtual tour of many of the existing business models and platforms, the panel will then bring together musicians, technologists and marketing experts who are involved in some of today’s most exciting platforms to discuss how musicians and labels are participating in this emerging digital marketplace.
Brian Camelio CEO/Founder, ArtistShare
Ariel Hyatt President, Ariel Publicity and Cyber PR
Zoe Knight Associate Director/Consultant, Artist Management & Publishing
Molly Neuman Director, eMusic; Manager, Indivision Management
Jeff Price CEO, TuneCore
Kristin Thomson Education Director, Future of Music Coalition (moderator)
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1:45 – 2:45 PM
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Health Insurance Advice for Musicians
One of the biggest challenges for today’s working musicians is obtaining and paying for health insurance. But going without it is risky: illnesses, accidents and other circumstances requiring doctors’ visits or hospital stays could happen to any of us - and the costs of medical care without health insurance are staggering. Given the complexities and shortcomings of the current health insurance system, what’s the best you can do with what we’ve been given? How do you solve your personal health insurance crisis? What solutions are out there? Representatives from some of the most innovative and practical resources for the creative community will cut through the obfuscation and offer practical advice to musicians.
This panel will be moderated by Alex Maiolo from FMC’s Health Insurance Navigation program — HINT — which provides informed, musician-friendly support and advice to musicians who need information about health insurance, for free.
Dee Dee Acquisto Senior Director of Health & Human Services, MusiCares
Jim Brown Director of Health Services, Actors Fund/Health Insurance Resource Center
Joel Hamilton Musician/Engineer/Producer, Studio G Brooklyn; riding Vespa scooter across the US to raise funds for Scotty Hard Trust
Jim Hannen Contract Administration Supervisor, American Federation of Musicians of Greater New York
Marie Ortiz Program Director for Healthcare, Fractured Atlas
Alex Maiolo HINT Project Coordinator, Future of Music Coalition (moderator) |
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3:00 – 4:00 PM
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Simultaneous Breakout Sessions
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Breakout 1
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New Revenue Review
With technology so drastically changing the music landscape, there are suddenly dozens of new ways that artists can generate revenue. In addition to money from traditional CD sales and live shows, there’s now income from digital downloads, digital performance royalties from airplay on internet or satellite radio, as well as licensing for film, TV or video games, even merchandising. This breakout will survey all the sources of revenue out there, and tell you how you can ensure you collect all the money you’re entitled to.
Dick Huey CEO, Toolshed
Neeta Ragoowansi Director of Artist-Label Relations,
SoundExchange
Marcy Rauer Wagman Entertainment Attorney; Associate Professor, Drexel University; CEO, MAD Dragon Unltd. |
Breakout 2
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Podcasting/Webcasting
Podcasting and webcasting have created new opportunities for musicians and labels to promote their work. How can musicians get their music to webcast stations and podcasters? How can you create your own podcasts & webcasts? What are some of the ongoing issues related to music, webcasters and royalties?
Frannie Kelley Production Coordinator, NPR Music
Charlie McEnerney Producer + Host, Well-Rounded Radio
Casey Rae-Hunter Communications Director, Future of Music Coalition
Molly Sheridan Managing Editor, NewMusicBox.org/Director, CounterstreamRadio.org |
Breakout 3
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International Touring
There’s no doubt that today’s music marketplace has gone global, and one of the most explosive areas of growth is international touring. But it’s not as easy as booking a plane ticket and duct taping your guitar case shut. This breakout will cover some of the new opportunities of international touring, as well as the challenges associated with visas, work permits and logistics, both for US artists going out of the country, and artists entering the US for performances.
Matthew Covey Executive Director, Tamizdat Inc.
Hal Ponder Director of Government Relations, American Federation of Musicians (AFM)
Kristin Thomson Education Director, Future of Music Coalition |
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Breakout 4
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New York-based Initiatives and Funding Opportunities
This breakout will provide attendees with an overview of the grant and funding opportunities available to New York-based creators and presenters.
Jennifer Wright Cook Executive Director, The Field
David Terry Senior Program Officer, Awards & Creative Development, New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
Scott Winship Program Manager, Meet the Composer |
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4:15 – 4:30 PM
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What is Net Neutrality, and why is it important for musicians?
Network Neutrality — or Net Neutrality — is the principle that preserves an open Internet. Net neutrality ensures that all users can access the content, or run the applications and devices of their choice. This short presentation uses YouTube clips and real band experiences to talk about why musicians are organizing in support of net neutrality.
Net Neutrality Fact Sheet |
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UPDATE 9/9/08: Your registration for this event also guarantees you access to a 6:00 PM cocktail party in the lobby of the Public Theater, and our evening event, Creative License: A Conversation about Music, Sampling and Fair Use. |
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Public Theater Lobby |
Cocktail Party
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7:00 – 8:30 PM
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Creative License: A Conversation About Music, Sampling and Fair Use |
